Tom LaMarra
Tom LaMarra is the news editor for The Blood-Horse magazine.
Articles by Tom LaMarra
National HBPA Affiliates Back Use of Race-Day Salix
August 06, 2012
The majority of the National HBPA affiliates have adopted pro-race-day Salix resolutions. Read More
Group Wants Act to Regulate Horse Racing Medication
August 01, 2012
A new grassroots organization that opposes race-day medication wants involvement by the federal government. Read More
Federal Racing Medication Regulation Gets Push, With Caveats
July 13, 2012
Federal regulation of horse racing medications was the topic of a July 12 congressional hearing. Read More
Horsemen Learn about Equine Corticosteroid Use
July 03, 2012
Thoroughbred horsemen in Indiana learned about corticosteroid use in equine joint injections. Read More
Quest to Ban Race-Day Furosemide Called 'Insanity'
July 02, 2012
Supporters ripped their opponents and vowed to take their case--that Salix is good for the racehorse--public. Read More
For Racing Regulators, Salix Debate Just Beginning
June 27, 2012
Racing regulators around the country discuss Kentucky's move to ban race-day furosemide administration. Read More
TRA Endorses Broad Equine Medication Reform Policy
June 23, 2012
The TRA has endorsed a policy for equine medication reform supported by many industry stakeholders. Read More
Ky. Vets Develop Plan to Identify At-Risk Racehorses
June 16, 2012
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May. Read More
Foreign Organizations Back Ky. Salix Phase-Out
June 15, 2012
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Hong Konj Jockey club support the decision. Read More
Industry Responds to Ky. Approval of Race-Day Salix Ban
June 14, 2012
Kentucky horsemen, after the vote, said they intend to lobby lawmakers to oppose the regulation. Read More
N.Y. Lawmakers Oppose Ban on Race-Day Salix
June 13, 2012
Two New York senators announced June 12 that they do not support a ban on race-day Salix administration. Read More
Ky. Commission Approves Race-Day Salix Ban
June 13, 2012
The measure would ban the use of furosemide on race-day in graded and listed stakes over a three-year period. Read More
AGSC Restates Desire for Salix Ban in Stakes
June 12, 2012
The AGSC supports a ban on all race-day medication in graded stakes race for 2-year-old Thoroughbreds. Read More
Ky. Salix Town Hall Meeting: More Questions Than Answers
June 06, 2012
Roughly 15 individuals commented on the KHRC Salix phase-out proposal, with only one in support of the measure Read More
Minnesota Makes Racehorse Drug Threshold Changes
May 22, 2012
The new guidelines will be "based on the latest science, testing technology, and veterinarian expertise." Read More
Split Over Race-Day Salix Continues in Kentucky
May 18, 2012
The Salix debate will continue in early June when the KHRC holds a town hall meeting on the topic. Read More
Vets Report Safe Kentucky Oaks and Derby
May 17, 2012
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Y Read More
KHRC to Discuss, But Not Vote on, Salix Plan
May 08, 2012
The KHRC will discuss a possible three-year phase-out of race-day furosemide in graded and listed stakes.
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Race-Day Drugs, Regulation Discussed by Panel
May 03, 2012
Furosemide, also known as Salix or Lasix, is the only therapeutic medication widely used on race day. Read More
Congress Hears Race-Day Medication Testimony from Industry
April 30, 2012
The witnesses all told Congress they don't believe race-day medication has a place in Thoroughbred racing. Read More
Congress Sets Hearing on Health, Safety in Horse Racing
April 24, 2012
The last congressional hearing on horse racing was held in June 2008 and dealt with similar issues. Read More
W.Va. Racing Regulators Allow Action in Slaughter Cases
April 16, 2012
The agency could take action against permit holders found to have knowingly sold a horse for slaughter. Read More
Jockey Club Seeks Tougher Equine Medication Rules
March 30, 2012
Broad adoption of the new medication policies hinges on action by regulators in all racing jurisdictions. Read More
Sen. Udall: 'Corruption' in Horse Racing Alarming
March 27, 2012
In the wake of a March 25 New York Times report, Udall renewed his call for safety and integrity regulation. Read More
Major Equine Survey Planned for Kentucky
January 16, 2012
The survey will include all breeds and disciplines of horses, as well as ponies, mules, and donkeys. Read More
